Tax
Year 2015 Filing Deadlines
2015 e-file Calendar
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Filing Deadline
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Last date for transmitting timely filed returns (MA and/or ME
returns - April 19, 2016)
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April 18, 2016
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Last date for transmitting timely filed Forms 4868
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April 18, 2016
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Last date for re-transmitting rejected timely filed returns
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April 23, 2016
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Last date for re-transmitting rejected timely filed Forms 4868
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April 23, 2016
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Last date to submit new IRS e-file Applications
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No cut-off date
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Last date for transmitting returns on extension from Form 4868
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October 17, 2016
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Last date for re-transmitting rejected late or returns on
extension from Form 4868
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October 22, 2016
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Extensions
Don't
miss out on one of the last chances to increase your Income Tax
profits! Begin e-filing your client's Federal Form 4868 extensions.
You can increase your profits and provide better customer service by offering
your clients the peace of mind that 4868 e-filing provides.- Assurance
that the IRS will receive the extension on time, as you will receive an
IRS acknowledgement receipt
- Assurance
that the extension will not be "lost in the mail"
- Relief
in knowing neither you nor your clients will have to wait in long lines at
the post office
- Best
of all, it's fast and easy to e-file extensions
4868 General Information
It
is suggested to submit any extensions at the latest by 10:00 PM YOUR local time
on April 18th although the IRS deadline is 11:00 PM. The last day to
retransmit rejected timely filed Forms 1040 or Extension Forms 4868 and gain
IRS acceptance is Saturday, April 23rd ,
2016. The cost for each E-filed extension is $5.00.Detailed instructions for successfully filing Form 4868 can be found on the Refunds Today website under Support > Miscellaneous Forms.
Check Form 4868 Statuses
1.
Checking Extension Form
4868 Status
a.
Click on Reports >
Reports List > IRS Extension Summary. Click OK.
b.
Default Report Criteria
should display Extensions filed. Click OK to view all extensions filed.
c.
This report will show
all accepted or rejected 4868 returns.
Note:
This report is used to check the "EF Status" of Extension Forms 4868.
Making Payments
Electronic Funds Withdrawal
The
Refunds Today software supports electronic funds withdrawal with Form 4868. If
the taxpayer is filing an extension, they are still required to make any
payment due by April 18th. On the Main Information Worksheet under
the Self-Select and Practitioner Pin(s) section, be sure to select the Form
4868 with Direct Debit in both places. Make sure to enter the PIN information
for this type of return.
Mailing a Payment
If
the taxpayer mails the payment, Form 1040-V is not required. The taxpayer
simply needs to write their Social Security number, daytime telephone number,
and "2015 Form 4868" on the check or money order.
Credit/Debit Card Payments
For
the 2015 filing season, the IRS supports the following e-pay service
providers for both electronic and paper filers. Each company has its own
convenience fee schedule, and each offers both phone and Internet payment
services. A full list can be found on the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Pay-Taxes-by-Credit-or-Debit-Card
Service Provider
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Telephone
(English/Spanish) |
Website
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Convenience Fees
(Credit Card) |
Convenience Fees
(ATM/Debit-Card) |
Customer Service Number
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Link2Gov Corporation
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1-888-PAY1040tm
(1-888-729-1040) |
1.87%
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$2.59
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1-888-658-5465
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WorldPay US, Inc.
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1-844-729-8298
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1.99%
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$2.69
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1-855-508-0159
(live operator) 1-844-825-8729 (automated - 24/7) |
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Official Payments Corporation
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1-888-UPAY-TAXtm
(1-888-872-9829) |
2.25%
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$2.50 ($3.95 flat fee over $1,000)
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1-877-754-4413
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Bank Product Deadlines
BANK
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Phone Number
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Last Day to Apply
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Site Printed Check
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ACH - Direct Deposit
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Check Stale Date
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TPG
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800-779-7228
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10/20/2016
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10/31/2016
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12/31/2016
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90 Days after printing
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Refund Advantage
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800-967-4934
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Year Round
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Year Round
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Year Round
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12/31/2016
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River City
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888-820-7848
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12/9/2016
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6/15/2016
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12/31/2016
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6/17/2016
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Republic
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866-491-1040
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10/15/2016
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6/1/2016
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12/31/2016
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6/30 or 90 Days after checks are printed
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If you have any questions, please contact the Refunds Today Support Staff at 323-261-0240.
